POMEGRANATE-GLAZED LAMB MEATBALLS
Back in 2012, for her Good Appetite column, Melissa Clark took inspiration from the kinds of seasonal cocktails usually found at exclusive bars and restaurants and experimented with them at home. She created a selection of drinks, and let them inspire a group of snacks. Among them was this dish, lamb meatballs with a pomegranate glaze, which paired elegantly with the grenadine of an El Presidente cocktail. But they're just as nice without the cocktail. Have them alone, as a light snack or part of an evening of tapas, or pair them with some couscous and goat cheese for a larger meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield About 2 dozen meatballs, or about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, knead together the lamb, garlic, salt, orange zest and pepper until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil.
- Heat the broiler. Run meatballs under the broiler until golden and just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Brush immediately with pomegranate molasses. Spear with toothpicks, sprinkle with mint and serve.
PISTACHIO AND POMEGRANATE MEATBALLS (KUFTEH-YE PESTEH-O ANAR)
Pistachios add their signature flavor to these turkey meatballs. Serve them as wraps with lavash flat bread and plenty of fresh herbs.
Provided by Najmieh Batmanglij
Categories Dinner Lunch Meatball Persian New Year Pistachio turkey Breadcrumbs Herb Cilantro Tarragon Parsley Pomegranate Pomegranate Juice Peanut Free Dairy Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 24-30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the meatballs: Place all the ingredients, except the ground turkey and egg, in a food processor and pulse until you have a grainy paste. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the turkey and egg. Lightly knead with your hands for a few minutes (do not over-mix). Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Generously oil a wide, non-reactive baking dish, large enough to fit 24 meatballs, (about 12 x 14 in/30 x 35 cm) and set aside.
- Remove the turkey mixture from the fridge and shape into walnut-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each, using an ice-cream scoop). Place the meatballs in the baking dish and brush well with oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until bottoms of the meatballs are lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the glaze.
- Spoon the glaze over the meatballs and bake for another 5 minutes to infuse them with the flavor of pomegranate.
- Garnish with the pomegranate arils and serve warm with the sauce. These meatballs are perfect for wrapping with sprigs of fresh basil in lavash bread or green lettuce.
FESENJAN-INSPIRED POMEGRANATE MEATBALLS
Found online when I was looking specifically for Persian meatball recipes. I adapted this recipe in a few places and as is usually the case the very first thing I did was cut the recipe in half. Use all beef if you don't like lamb. I added the walnuts and once I did that I realized as I was adding new ingredients the recipe had morphed into an easier yet different version of fesenjan. From hannaford.com. The meatballs were served over basic Persian 'kateh' (boiled white basmati rice) and accompanied by a crisp salad with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 25-30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- *Note: I didn't have enough bulgur for this recipe and substitute cracked wheat and skipped the soaking (not necessary).
- Prepare meatballs. Place bulgur in a medium bowl and pour hot water on top. Let soak for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lamb, beef, onion, walnuts, spices black pepper, salt, egg, mint, and pomegranate molasses.
- Add bulgur to meat mixture and mix. I find it best to refrigerate the meatball mixture first for at least 30 minutes before forming.
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With slightly damp hands form mixture into meatballs*. I used an oiled cookie scoop to help me form the meatballs.
- Place meatballs on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Drain on paper towel then transfer the meatballs to a serving platter. I garnished them with fresh mint and a light drizzle of pomegranate molasses. If desired, serve a bowl of plain yogurt on the side to accompany the meatballs.
- *Note: if serving this as an appetizer, use 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture to form each meatball.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.6
POMEGRANATE-GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS
A splash of pomegranate juice turns ordinary meatballs into something extraordinary. I love the sweet lightness of the glaze combined with the ground turkey, herbs and spices. -Danielle D'Ambrosio, Brighton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, paprika, pepper and garlic salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Divide between two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine 3 cups pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. Combine cornstarch and remaining juice; stir into skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Gently stir in meatballs and heat through. Serve in a slow cooker or chafing dish.
Nutrition Facts :
POMEGRANATE MEATBALLS
Slightly sweet and a little tart. But it's a change from your usual (tomato & cranberry sauce or ketchup & jelly meatball recipes). This recipe is gluten-free and casein-free. You can find pomegranate molasses at a local health food or gourmet food store. Or you can make your own by reducing pomegranate juice (plus a little sugar and lemon juice) over a medium flame for an hour. Serve over rice or noodles.
Provided by LawyerMom
Categories Meatballs
Time 25m
Yield 18 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Finely dice a quarter of the onion. Combine with beef, egg, rice, salt, and pepper. Mix and form into 1-2 inch meatballs. (You can also cheat and just use frozen meatballs.).
- 2. Chop the remaining onion into fine slices. Saute in olive oil in a large frying pan over medium flame. When softened, add pine nuts and allow to sear.
- 3. Lower flame to low-medium; add pomegranate molasses and tomato sauce. Allow to cook for a minute. Then add all the meatballs in a single layer to the sauce.
- 4. Cover the pan and allow to cook on medium-low for 5-6 minutes. Using tongs, flip the meatballs over and cook until done. (Time will vary depending on size of meatballs.).
- 5. Give it a stir before serving. Serve over rice or pasta. Garnish with parsley and additional pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 248.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 23.8
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